Karen Bass’ Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Cash Is Exactly What’s Wrong With California

August 25, 2026 12:38 PM ET For every qualifying local donation to Karen Bass’ reelection campaign, Los Angeles adds six times the amount in public matching funds — taxpayer dollars, regardless of whether residents support her. Now, California Democrats want to take the scheme statewide. That should concern every Californian, regardless of political party.When you donate to our campaign, the city can match your donation 6 to 1! If you donate $5, the city turns it into $35. Our campaign is powered by YOU! Click the link in our bio to make your matching donation today!https://t.co/shTvSCpGGg pic.twitter.com/C4RTvTWIIi— Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) August 18, 2026 In a campaign video, Bass urged supporters to donate to her reelection campaign and explained that qualifying contributions from Los